President Goodluck Jonathan has commiserated with citizens and residents of Kano State on the loss of lives sustained yesterday when terrorists attacked the Federal College of Education, Kano. The president also extended his sympathies and best wishes for a speedy recovery to all those who suffered injuries in the dastardly attack. Suspected Boko Haram insurgents had on Wednesday thrown improvised explosive devices into FCE Kano while fleeing from security agents around the Kabuga area of Kano metropolis. The police confirmed 13 students dead from the explosions while two insurgents were killed in a gun duel. The president, in a statement…
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Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, Chairman, Board of Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), has assured Nigerians that transforming railway system was President Goodluk Jonathan’s topmost priority. Tukur said this in an interview with journalists shortly after inspecting railway facilities during a familiarisation tour to the Railway Northern District in Kaduna on Wednesday. He said: “President Goodluck Jonathan had intensified efforts toward transforming the railway system to give it a new and dynamic face. “With the determination of Mr President, board, management and the entire staff we will rebuild an enviable railway system in Nigeria.” According to him, Nigerians should expect a new, vibrant,…
The Defence Headquarters says troops on Wednesday morning successfully crushed another attempt by terrorists on a revenge mission to Konduga, Borno after 12 hours of fighting in the community. A statement posted on the DHQ website on Wednesday, said that the troops were now combing the vicinity of Konduga. It explained that the cordon and search operation was to determine the “heavy’’ casualties suffered by the terrorists in the encounter. The statement said three Hilux vehicles, one Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) and cache of arms and ammunition were captured from the insurgents and promised to give more details later. Meanwhile,…
So Nigeria has Maheeda and Kenya has Huddah Monroe. Former BBA housemate representative from Kenya and socialite — Huddah Monroe, is as controversial as they come. Huddah who isn’t getting tired of doing what she does best on social media, by showing us her hot banging body is back again. This time the former BBA rep took to her Instagram page to post more semi-unclad photos, where she is seen wearing a customized top and nothing else, while covering her crotch. See photos below: –
It quite obvious that veteran Nigerian rapper — Lord of Ajasa, has been provoked. The one-time popular rapper in a new interview with Punch has said today’s musicians do not deserve the endorsements they get. He went as far as saying they sing rubbish, stating that he should be praised and rewarded for being one of the pioneers of the music industry. Read what he told Punch below: – “I pioneered indigenous rap music and today it has become lucrative and fashionable. Yet, these young musicians shy away from that fact. They try to hide it. If I don’t blow…
The First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, has commiserated with families of the victims of last Friday’s building collapse at the Synagogue Church of All Nations at Ikotun Egbe, Lagos A statement by her media assistant, Ayo Adewuyi, said the president’s wife was moved by the news that majority of those who died were women and children. She also expressed sadness over the incident and offered her condolences to the families of the victims and the General Overseer of the church, Pastor T.B. Joshua. “As the mother of the nation, my thoughts are with you and the entire congregation at this…
Professional Nigerian dancer — Kaffy, has come to the realization that she can’t be dancing to make a living forever. On that note, the acclaimed dance queen, Kafayat Shafau-Ameh, otherwise known as Kaffy is excited at the moment as she has just birth of her own clothing line, Yanga. She announced via her Instagram page earlier today, writing: ‘YaaaaaaY!!!!!! MY clothing line YANGA Will be in online stores soon.’ The line will debut with the Ijoda collection expected to hit stores soon and is another feather of achievements for Kaffy, who is also the CEO one of the country’s foremost dance companies,…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)-led Federal Government of engaging in a systematic harassment of members of the opposition. It also alleged that the FG was shielding suspected Boko Haram sponsor, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, from the law. In a statement in Ilorin, Kwara State yesterday by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the opposition party decried the harassment and intimidation of Senator Mohammed Danjuma Goje of the APC during a visit to his constituency in Gombe State. It said although Goje informed police authorities in the state of his visit and was…
The Nigerian Defence Headquarters has debunked reports in a section of the media that the former General Officer Commanding, 7 Division, Nigerian Army, Maiduguri, Maj. Gen. Abubakar Mohammed, has been retired. Earlier today, it was reported that the GOC, who was the target of a soldiers revolt at Maimalari Barracks in Borno State last May, before he was ‘quietly retired’. The report quoted a top military source in Abuja as saying that Gen. Mohammed was recalled to the Army Headquarters without posting for months following the soldiers’ unsuccessful attempt on his life before he was finally retired last month. Twelve of…
File image A series of bomb explosions have rocked the Federal College of Education, Kano, killing scores and leaving several others injured, eyewitnesses and residents have said. The explosions, which occurred at the school located in the Kabuga area of Kano State, was followed by sporadic gunshots at about 1.30pm. According to eyewitness accounts, the suspected Boko Haram gunmen stormed the institution Wednesday killing a security guard stationed at the main entrance before throwing IEDs at students and shot those who tried to escape. Security officials have already cordoned off the area as emergency workers have mobilised to the scene. Details…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)-led Federal Government of engaging in a systematic harassment of members of the opposition. It also alleged that the FG was shielding suspected Boko Haram sponsor, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, from the law. In a statement in Ilorin, Kwara State yesterday by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the opposition party decried the harassment and intimidation of Senator Mohammed Danjuma Goje of the APC during a visit to his constituency in Gombe State. It said although Goje informed police authorities in the state of his visit and was…
Former Vice President and a presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Atiku Abubakar, said yesterday in Abuja that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is incapable of conducting free and fair elections. He also said members of the APC seeking an automatic ticket for candidates are afraid of primaries. Speaking with reporters at his Abuja residence on Tuesday, Atiku said asking him not to contest the presidential election is like asking him to give up on Nigeria, adding: “I cannot give up on Nigeria because I don’t have anywhere else to go”. On the insecurity…
Former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and All Progressives Congress Chieftain, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has said justice is vital to the nation’s unity and growth. He spoke yesterday at Fadan Kagoma, the home town of the immediate past Kaduna State Governor, the late Sir Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa. El-Rufai was at the palace of the Kpop Gwong, Col. Paul Zakka Wyoms (rtd), to inform the people of Gwong Chiefdom of his intention to contest the Kaduna governorship election. Pledging to ensure justice and provide responsible leadership, El-Rufai paid glowing tributes to the late Yakowa, who he described as “a…
The leadership of the House of Representatives yesterday frowned at the “desperation” by some politicians and their supporters, who have been staging political campaigns – in violation of the Electoral Act. This is just as the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in the House of Representatives, has threatened to sue President Goodluck Jonathan and any other persons sponsoring various campaign groups, including Transformation Ambassadors of Nigeria (TAN) and some electronic media houses, for violating the provisions of the Electoral Act. Section 99 (1-3) of the Electoral Act states: “For the purpose of this Act, the period of campaigning in public…
A fierce battle is currently taking place in Konduga town, Borno State, between hundreds of Boko Haram fighters and Nigerian troops. Security sources said the insurgents were “on a revenge mission after the heavy casualty they recorded last Friday”. Last Friday, the insurgents met stiff resistance from Nigerian troops and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force in their unsuccessful attempt to seize the town. Over 100 insurgents were reportedly killed by Nigerian troops, who rounded them up following a tip-off. One of the security sources, who pleaded anonymity because he was not permitted to speak on the matter, said…
Famous Nigerian comedian — Seyi Law has his way of making us laugh out loud with every little action her makes. The ace comedian went all mushy mushy with petite female singer Chidinma, as they recently shared pictures of them all cozy and cuddling together at an event that held in Lagos last weekend. In one of the pictures Seyi Law shared on Instagram, he captioned it: ‘Guess who is in love with me? Yes, it is Chidinma Ekile. We are cool like that’. In another picture shared this time by Chidinma, she wrote ‘Mrs law…Abeg na joke oo.’ Seyi Law is…
The leadership of the House of Representatives yesterday frowned at the “desperation” by some politicians and their supporters, who have been staging political campaigns – in violation of the Electoral Act. This is just as the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in the House of Representatives, has threatened to sue President Goodluck Jonathan and any other persons sponsoring various campaign groups, including Transformation Ambassadors of Nigeria (TAN) and some electronic media houses, for violating the provisions of the Electoral Act. Section 99 (1-3) of the Electoral Act states: “For the purpose of this Act, the period of campaigning in public…
Borno SSG: BABA AHMED JIDDA Secretary to the Borno State Government, Amb. Baba Ahmed Jidda has accused former Governor, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff of politicising the allegation that he (Sheriff) was sponsoring the Boko Haram sect. Jidda was reacting to Sheriff’s claim that the state government sponsored the Australian negotiator, Dr. Stephen Davis, to finger him as one of the financiers of terrorism in the country. The SSG said Sheriff was looking for “an easy escape”, adding: “Just two weeks ago, Sheriff told the world at a media briefing in Abuja that he was taking Davis to court in London…
Prof. Chukwunenye Anene, on Tuesday advised Nigerians to harness insects as alternative rich sources of protein to other sources of protein or `bush meat’ causing Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). Anene, who is the Dean, Faculty of Natural Sciences in Anambra State University, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Igbariam near Onitsha, Anambra. The don said that with targeted research it would be possible to convert and harness some insects to produce rich protein for a very large population. Anene, who is a Professor of Entomology and Insect Pest Management, noted that it was…
President Goodluck Jonathan has appealed to the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) and other unions to support government’s September 22, 2014 resumption date for schools nationwide. Speaking with journalists at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the president maintained that the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) has been successfully contained in the country. He explained that government has taken adequate and globally accepted measures to check the spread of the deadly disease in the country. The NUT had insisted that its members would not resume until hand gloves, sanitizers, infra-red thermometers, running water and soap have been provided in schools. The union further…